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Colorado Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 207 | 32 | 11 | C- |
| ECONOMY | 210 | 28 | 21 | C |
| WORKFORCE | 218 | 10 | 7 | B- |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 174 | 14 | 12 | B- |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 108 | 38 | 38 | D+ |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 164 | 6 | 9 | A- |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 113 | 29 | 22 | C- |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 66 | 17 | 12 | B- |
| EDUCATION | 43 | 37 | 31 | C- |
| COST OF LIVING | 12 | 49 | 47 | D- |
| OVERALL | 1315 | 25 | 11 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Jared Polis, Democrat
Population: 6,012,561
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 1.40%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 3.90%
Top corporate tax rate: 4.40%
Top individual income tax rate: 4.40%
Gasoline tax: 47.58 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa1, Stable/AA, Stable
Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute (including 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
